On Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:28:42 +0200, Platonides wrote: >> Where to store the data is an open question, one that requires >> consultation with others. However, here are some thoughts: >> >> + The data must be persistent. If the wiki crashes for some reason, >> there may be cloned dbs and test-specific copies of images and >> images/math hanging around. (Depending how we handle the cache >> information, there may also be fossil cache data). This requires >> cleanup after a wiki crash. >> >> + It would be possible to store the data in a file or in a master db >> table. Which is best (or if something else is better) is a subject for >> discussion. > > What about memcached? > (that would be a key based on the original db name)
The storage has to be persistent to accommodate wiki crashes (e.g., httpd crash, server OS crash, power outage). It might be possible to use memcachedb, but as far as I am aware that requires installing Berkeley DB, which complicated deployment. Why not employ the already installed DB software used by the wiki? That provides persistent storage and requires no additional software. -- -- Dan Nessett _______________________________________________ Wikitech-l mailing list [email protected] https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l
